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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Delay Asked.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-kx.Senasor
Van Wycke has written letter to the
Secretary OF the Interior, asking that
the appointment of Appraisers of the
abandoned military reservations in Ne
braska and Colorado, authorized to be
sold under the Act OF 1884, be delayed
until the next meeting OF Congress. He
states that when Congress- last ad.
iourned, an amendment to this Act was
upon the calendar, and had the unani.
nous Endorsement of the Committee on
Public Lands, the effect of which would
have been, had it passed, to dispose OF
these lands to homesteaders instead OF
by sale possibly to syndieates. under the
present law. He has no doubt but thatthe
appraisement and sale will be delayed
until Congress has anotaer Chance to
amend the law.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Oil News Notes.

On last Wednesday the Sespe Oil
Company started its pumps at its
wells at Tar Creek and began the first
run of oil to the 30, 900 barrel tank at
this place. At Easleys ranche the pipe
burst and the pump was stopped,
considerable oil being lost. Mr.. Viii.
lard repaired the pipe Thursday after
noon and the pump was again started,
the flow reaching the tank yesterday
morning, it requiring 400 barrels to fill
the 2 inch pipe a distance of twenty
miles. The oil is of light brown and
runs rather freely.
The first run of oil was also made on
yesterday from the Adams Canon, a dis
tance of eight miles. The oil is dark,
thicker and heavier than that from Tar
Creek, and ran rather sluggishly, espec-
cially as the day was gloomy and cloudy.
The 80, 200 barrel tank at this place Is
both oil and water.tight, not the slight
est indication of leak being found.
The Sespe Oil Company is contracting
for large steel steamer, with capacity
of $500 barrels of oil, which will make
four or five trips monthly from Hueneme
TO San Francisco. The oil will be piped
from the tank into the casks on the
vessel.
The Southern Pacific Company has
finished grading and, as soon ss the
material arrives, will lay side track or
switch for the Mission Transfer Com.
pany. beginning about 300 yards east of
the depot and about opposite the 30, 900
barrel tank, for the convenience of the
shipment of oil.
On the south side of the main track,
and about opposite, the Hardison &
Stewart Oil Company will soon begin
building large warehouse for the re.
ception of their heavy merchandise.
such as boilers, engines, cables, etc.
Santa Paula Graphic.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
mUxDERER CAPTURED.
Clear Admission OF Guiit-Vf-
ficers Avoid n Mob.

CHICO, May 22.-Hopg Di, the mur.
derer of Mrs. Biou at st. Johns, Colusa
county, was captured to-day about four
miles from Gridley in wheat field, by
A. L. Schubert of this city. Mr.. Schu.
bert saw a Chipaman running along in
the wheat field, and suspecting who
it was jumped from his wagon and gave
pursuit. After short space, the Chi
naman threw up his hands and stopped.
MIR. Schubert tied Hong DIS hands and
put him into his wagon and brought him
10 this place. He was then taken to
Oroville. Di acknowledged his identity
and has all the marks advertised.
He says he didn't mean to Kill Mrs.
Bilou, but she got in front
of his gun when he aimed
at Weaver, who had threatened to kill
him before Mr.. Bilou returned, and who
he feared would carry out his threat.
While in town he was badly scared,
and though in covered wagon, he kept
a blanket over himself all the time. He
had been without food for four days, land
when food was given him he ate raven
ously. His capture was kept secret
for two hours, in order to give his cap
tors time to get to Oroville, so he would
not be followed and lynched.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
BASEBALL.
Peck a. Rugglss Defeated by the
Los Angeles Club.

Los AnSeies CAuo-
The baseball game between the Los
Angeles and Peck & Ruggles mines at
the Sixth street grounds yesterday at.
tracted quite large number of the ad-
mirers of the sport, albeit the game was
not very good. 1t was easy to be seen
from the start that the Peck & Ruggles
nine was handicapped by an un-
practiced field and bungling
catcher. The Los Angeles nine scored
four runs the first. inning, two the sec
ond and two the third owing mainly to
the poor work of said catcher, who was
at the cad of that inning assigned to the
field. Better work was done by the
Peck & Ruggles nine after this change
and the Los Angeles club only sue.
ceeded in gaining two runs thereafter,
one in the seventh inning and one in the
last. The Peck & Ruggles kept clean
score until the seventh inning, when
three runs were secured, one of which
was a four. bagger fly over the fence.
This nine also scored one in the last
inning, making q score OF 10 to 4 in
favor of the Los Angeles club. The
score was as follows:
Innings. l2s Sc Total
Los Angeles ... 422 1901 l-l0
Peck & Ruggles 100000 Ia
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
PACIFIC COAST.
Strategy to Cover Modesto
Litigation Suits.
PAPA KILLS HIS DEAR SON
Exceedingly Favorable Outlook at
Anaheim-Murder at Phmnix--
Destructive Blackbirds.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
MODESTO, May pa meeting OF the
friends of irrigation was held at Turlock,
in this county yesterday. the object be-
ing the nomination of officers for this
district. 1t was the largest gathering
ever held in Turlock.
DR.. M. III. Hall, ex.County Treasurer,
was chosen Chairman, and the following
officers were nominated: Collector, A.
N. Crow; Assistant, j. V. Davies;
Treasurer, C. N. Whitmore. The meet
ing was addressed by Hon. O.. Q. Wright
and Hon. George w. Sheet.
DIVISION DIRECTOR
The nomination for Division Director
was postponed till Tuesday, the oath.
The election creating an Irrigating
district, as we'll as the officers of the
same, takes place on Saturday, the 2Sth
instant.
LARGE LAND OWNERS.
A large number Of farmers, represent.
ing large holdings, were prominent
among the audience, and advocated
certain measures. Notable among those
were l.. NJ. Hickman, owning 1900
acres in the proposed distriet; f. V.
Cogswell, with 6,000; Robert Dallas and
j. B. Brickman, all owning large tracts
in thousands of acres each. John
Mitchell, owning $4,000 acres, was seen
moving about the room among the
friends of irrigation, speaking conf
dantly of success.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
REPORT ON TRADERsHIPs.
Political Favors .GOvernmen
Interference.

WASHINGTON, May 22.--Senator Platt
Chairman of the Senate Select Commit
tee. who was directed to investigate
certain allegations with respect to ap
pointments to Indian traderahips, has
returned from the West, whittier o sub
committee went to take testimony.
Senators Cullom and Blackburn and
other members of the subcommittee left
him at Kansas City, for their homes.
The witnesses in the Gaze for the most
part were from the Indian Territory,
and testimony was also taken at Arkan-
sas City. The proceedings proved to be
more absorbing III interest than
was anticipated, and the COM
mittee was reluctantly compelled
to content itself with an inquiry into a
few simple cases, the results OF which
will probably shape the report concern
ing the whole question submitted.
Senator Platt is unwilling to express
himself. except in the most general
terms respecting the work of the COM
mittee, for the reason the evidence is
not all in. The complaints of traders
who were cross.examined by Senator
Blackburn, are to the effect that they
were removed upon no substantial pre-
text, except that they were Republi.
cans, and that the personal and political
friends Of people now in high authority
were to be given their places.
After explaining from the testimony
the losses these officials have suffered,
and the fact that their removals which
often carried banktrupty with it, under
their peculiar situations as creditors OF
the Indians, Senator Platt thinks the com.
mlttee will unite in the opinion that the
power of arbitrary Interference with the
purely business affairs Of private citi.
zens, and the making or breaking of the
fortunes of worthy men. calls loudly for
reform; and, whatever may be the oil
vergence Of views respecting Civil Ser
vice Reform in general, the Indian
trsdelships ought not, as evidence
shows they were not under former
Administration, to be disposed of as re.
wards of political service. Men lose
their honor and honesty and journals
sacrifice decency in order to Join IN party
ends. The prospects must be hopeless
indeed, when recouree is had to such
criminal and unworthy means.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
THE CALIFORNIA DERBY.
BLACK Oak, Minnie r., Lige clark
AN ii Zoe Daniels. winners.

SACRAMENTO, May 22.--At Hangtown
Crossing, in this county to-day, the
new half.mile track was opened with the
following races:
A 600 yard dash-Black Oak defeated
Minnie r., the fayorite. in thirty-f0uI
seconds.
In the half-mile heats, Minnie Il :, the
favorite, defeated Black Oak in j2s.
The three-quarter mile dash was wor
by Lige Clark, defeating Oscar Wilde
the faverite and the dude, in :2l.
Saddle race, 600 yards, eight starters
Joseph favorite, won by Joe Daniels IL
thirty.six seconds.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
California ssase RaIl.

San FRANCISCO, May 22.-The Pion.
GERS defeated the Greenhood and Morans
at the California League grounds this
afternoon by score of IA to IL. At the
Alameda grounds San Francisco de-
feated the Damisnas by score of Ii
to 4.
SACRAMENTO, May GA very excit-
ing game of ball took place here this
afternoon between the Atlas and Haver-
lys at Agricultural Park. An immense
crowd was present. The Haverlys were
defeated. The score stood seven to six.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
RouInnrer Defeated.

PARIS, May 22.-An election was held
today for Deputy for the Seine. NJ.
Messeurieur received l9S, ,297 votes and
General Bonlanger 33.03S.
A dynamite cartridge exploded in the
Hotel Du Commerce at st. Louviere
to-day, injuriug q Colonel and Doctor
and doing much damage to property.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
EAST OF THE ROCKIES.

EAST OF THE ROCKIES.
During the week ending May 81, the
weather has been warmer than usual in
all the agricultural districts east of the
Rocky Mountains except in Florida and
Texas, where the deficiency in tempera.
ture averages about 25 degrees daily, OF
an average of about 8 degrees below the
normal.
TRANs.MIssIssIPPI VALLEY.
From the Mississippi Valley eastw ard
to the Atlantic coast the excess of tenn.
perature for the week was from % de-
grees to SO degrees daily, an average of
about degrees warmer than the usual
excess of temperature for the season
previously reported.
EAST GULF STATES.
In the East Gull States, Tennessee,
Central Mississippi ard the lower Mis-
souri, valley, it has been increased by the
warm weather during the past week,
while the deficiency of the temperature
previously reported for the season in the
wheat and corn region north of the Ohio
river and in the upper Lake region, in
Iowa and Minnesota, has been reduced,
thus leaving the htrmal conditions in
these sections at the close OF the week
near the normal.
WET AND DRY.
During the week there has been a
deficiency in the rainfall in all sections
east of the Missouri and lower Missis-
sippi valleys, while slight excesses are
reported in Texas. Northern Arkansas
and Central Dakota. The deficiency
in the rainfall for the season is
general. The only sections re-
porting an excess being Northern New
England, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,
Northwestern Dakotah, Oregon aud
Washington Territory. The large def.
cheney in rainfall previously reported in
the 5outhern States east OF the Missis.
sippi continues.
GENERAL REMARKS.
In the cotton region east of the Mis-,
sfssippi more rain is needed, but recent
showers and warm weather leave the
crops in a favorable condition. In the
West Gulf States the excellent weather
during the past week has improved the
crop conditions, except in Northern
Arkansas, where too much rain is
reported. In the grain regions of the
Ohio valley, and in Missouri,
Arkansas and Nebraska, the wealth
er during this week has been
generally favorable for corn and wheat.
In Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota,
and Northern Illinois the weather has
been reported equally as favorable, but
the crops are likely to be injured,
owing to the absence OF rains.
VERY LATEST REPORT.
In the hay regions of New England
and the Middle aud Atlantic States the
weather is reported as favorable. The
telegraphic reports received this morn.
ing, Sunday, May 22l, show that local
rains have FALLEN during the past eight
hours in sections where they are the
most needed, viz: Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin, Michigan, Dakota and Kansas.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Murder at PhGnix.

PHoENIX, A. T., May 22.-Henry
Schlosser, German living on a ranch
ak miles from this town, killed Mex
ican this morning about 8 o'clock, named
Anado Peres. Peres sued Schlosser for
wages and recovered judgment. Yester-
daY, two companions of Peres say,
Schlosser told Peres to come to his
house this morning and he would settle.
Peres did so and Schlosser killed him.
Schlosser has been arrested.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
ENGLAND AND TURKEY.
The Powers to FIJI the Bulgarian
Throne.

LONDON, May % The Egyptian con-
vention between England and Turkey
has been signed at Constsntinople. The
Turkish government, in note to the
Powers, says: 1t is unable to reconcile
opposing parties in Bulgaria, and asks
the Powers to name a candidate for the
Bulgarian throne who will be likely To
suit the Sobranie.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
LARGE LAND OWNERS.
rooL HEART BROKEN FATHER
Another Case where Papa Haps
TO XIII His Son.

STOCKTON, CAL, May 22.-A farmer
named Gibson. living on the upper divi-
sion of Roberts Landing, shot and
killed his thirteen-year- son Demond
last night, mistaking him for coon.
He was shot in the high grain. Gibson
had killed a dove that had dropped in
the grain, and seeing an object moving
towards the bird supposd it to be coon,
there being many about the place. He
fired his second barrel. The boy had
been hiding in the grain and his father
knew nothing of his presence there,
supposing hin. to be at the house. The
charge entered the boys breast and he
died in two hours after receiving it.
The father is heartbroken.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
FOREIGN.
A Yacht Gathers NewsfrOm
the Deep Sea.
IRISH COLLEGE DISPUTE.
Egypt and England Agree-Ihe
Powers to Fill the Bulgarian
Throne.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
LONDON, May 22.-The new racing
yacht Thistle lost her bowsprit and was
otherwise damaged in ber run from the
Clyde to Cowles, during tho gale on
Friday. While on the trip the Thistle
rescued three men in lifeboat belonging
to the steamer Harkaway, which had
been foundered. Sixteen lives were
lost when the steamer went down. The
lifeboat originally carried six persons,
three Of whom succumbed TO the priva-
fipna
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
A Rridge Falis.

PORTLAND; Ogn., May PA quarter
of mile of the long bridge across the
Columbia slough, on the road between
this city and Vancouver, fell this after.
noon. A soldier from Vancouver gar
rison was riding across the bridge at the
time. His horse was badly injured by
the falling timbers, and the soldier had
a narrow escape from drowning. The
bridge is mile and half long.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Biue-Sunday ina New York.

New YoRK, May 23.-The Bluelaws
were strictly enforced again to-day. The
scenes of Blse.Sunday we're re.enacted
at all the hotels, most of which bore a
deserted look.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
STRUCK OIL.
whale Captured Near Pescadero
Forty Feet and Thirty
RarreIs,

Forty Feet anu AhiriS
Barrels.
SANTA Cruz. May 22.-Y esterday, as
G. B. Barlow, the proprietor of the Pes
cadero Stage Line, was coming down
from Pescadero, he discovered large
sperm whale drifting in at the mouth OF
San Vicente Creek, twelve miles from
Santa Cruz. 1t soon was stranded on
the sand. Mr.. Barlow fastened to
Santa Cruz, and, procuring the services
of J. B. Davenport who owned tackle
and other necessary impliments for
whaling, they repaired to the San
Vicente, about o'clock this morning,
and secured the whale. 1t is about
forty feet long, and they expect to
realize at least thirty barrels OF iii from
the III onster.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
steamer Arrivals.

New YORK, May 22.-Arrived: The
steamers Marengo, from Hull; tAe Rial.
from Newcastle; and the British Queen,
from Liverpool.
LONDON, May 22.-The Normandic,
from New York. May II. bound for
Havre, passed the Lazores May 22d at 6
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
H0tel burned.

COLUMBIA CITY, May 22.-The finest
hotel in Copperopolis, known as the
Meader House, was entirely destroyed
by fire, last night. Asout $500 worth
OF property was saved. The total loss
is estimated at from $4,000 to $40, 600.
No insurance. The fire was evidently
the work of an incendiary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
IRISH COLLEGE DISPUTE.
The Institute Declares NO Doeu-
ment Published.

LONDON, May PA telegram from
Rome says: A summary of the So
called memoir of the Irish question has
reached Rome. A second inquiry at the
Irish College elected another indignant
denial of any knowledge of such docu-
ment which is declared to be malicious
and stupid invention, devoid of the least
probability. The glaring absurdity of
the alleged memoir and the ignorance it
displays is evident to every one who
considers its nature, and the origin of the
Irish College. Therefore, the opinion IS
general that it could not have come
from Rome.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Deciinedto FORM Cabinet.

PARIS, May 22.-It is semi-officially
stated that NJ. Rouvier declined to form
a. Cabinet, but, at President Grevy's
request. undertook to discover what
combination was possible with that
view. He consulted the leaders, includ-
ing DeFreycnet, Julian, Fallieres,
Spuller, Noguet and Deherdia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
ne.tructiye BIacMbirds.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, May 22.v-Of late
swarms of blackbirds have appeared in
this county and are creating considera-
BILE damage in the grain fields. In some
sections their depredations are so severe
that farmers find It necessary to employ
hunters to guard their fields.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Etrn An Montana.

HELENA, Mont, May GA fire
originated in saloon in South Butte
last night, and destroyed an entire
block in which the saloon was situated,
j. f. Richards oil warehouse aud Shir-
ley's grain warehouse were also de.
stroyed. Loss, S75 900; insurance, S46,-
ono
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23

Mrs. p. Banning returned from the
north yesterday, where she went to
bring home her daughter, Miss Mary, who
has been attending Fields Seminary.
The young lady win spend her vacation
In Los Angeles, going to Van Ness
Semincry, In San Francisco, next Sep.
tember.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
A Eire.

San FRANCISCO, May ga row Of
one.story frame houses on Market, be.
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets,
was almost entirely destroyed by fire
this morning. The cause was spontan-
eous combustion. The loss was $1,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
CosDHTIO Ms All ANAHEIM.
Features of Business and of the
People smiling.

fGOple Sm11lbss
ANAHEIM, May 22.-The extension OF
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
system of railroads into this section is
being made with great rapidity. Grading
on the branch from San Bernardino, via
Riverside and Santa Ana Capon to San
Diego, has been completed to
within two miles of Orange, and a
large force is now engaged at that point.
The surveys have been completed for
San Diego, and the Los Angeles branch
depot grounds have been selected in this
town. The right of way has been
granted through one of our principal
streets for the tracks. The approach of
these roads has caused great influx OF
land spectators, resulting in large
transfers of real estate.
TWO NEW TOWNS.
The snles of last week aggregated
$500, 900. 1t is syndicate known as the
Pacific Land and Improvement Com.
pany and controlled by the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa F6 Railroad, whose
officials have laid out two new towns,
one called st. James, four miles east OF
Anaheim, on the line of the San Ber'
nardino and San Diego road; the other
Buena Park, on the San Diego and Los
Angeles branch, six miles west OF Ana
helm.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Exchange Balances.

BosToN, May 22.--The managers of
the leading clearing houses in the United
States report the total gross exchanges
for the week ending Saturday, May 81,
1887, to be 81, l02, 2S2, ,965, an increase
OF 40. 2 per cent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Base BaIi East ana west.

SALINAS, May 22.-Salinas 6, Santa
Cruz 9.
STOCKTON, May %. "A. and G's. 2,
Oaklands |.
st. HELENA, May 22.-Unities Il,
Calistogas TO-
DIxoN, May 22.-E;nas IA, Reli.
ance 1.
CINcINNArI. May 22.-Cinciuuati l.,
Baltimore !.
LOUISVILLE, May 22.-Louisville 6,
Metropolitans 5,
ST. LOUIS, May 22,-Brooklyn 8.
st. Louis 5.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
Freiburg to Newstadt.

BERLIN, May22.-The Grand Duke
of Baden yesterday opened the new rail-
way between Freiburg and Neustadt.
This road will prove great boon to the
Black Forest tourists.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
House Burned Down.

ANTIOCH, May 22.-Last evening the
residence of Oliver Wolcott, in this place,
took fire and was totally destroyed. The
loss was So, ,000 fully covered by insur'
ance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
LATEST FROM O,BRIEN.
He viii go to Hamilton and
Montreai-BOdyG Guard.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, May 22.-
To. day a delegation from Rochester,
headed by DR.. w. r. Casey, prominent
in the National league, called upon Mr..
O'Brien. From Buffalo there came
Father Patrick Cronin, editor OF the
Catholic Union and TimpS, and James
Mooney, ex.President OF the Irish Ma.
tional League of America. Many visit
ors from Hamilton and other points
called, headed by several well known
citizens and clergymen, upon MIR. O'Brien
who remained in his room all day.
WILL GO TO HAMILTON.
O'Brien said to correspondent that
although he was greatly exhausted and
scarcely able to speak above his breath,
he was determined upon going to Ham
ilton tomorrow. His friends are
alarmed at this decision, not because of
their fear of another attack there, al
though such an attack is considered
exceedingly probable, but because the
mere Journey itself and effort of making
another speech are likely to overpower
him and imperil his life.
A BODY GUARD.
1t is said of some of his enthusias tic
friends here, that a strong body guard of
stalwart men is to be organized in Buff
falo and will accompany him. Mr..
O'Brien, however, does not approve Of
this as he does not think there will be
any need of such step. His friends
have a positive opinion to the contrary
but they will do nothing without his
sanction. He goes from Hamilton to
Montreal, where an open.air meeting is
to be held, and a torehlight procession
organized, to escort him through the
principal streets of that city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
EASTERN.
Close and Authentic Re-
port OH Rain and Crops.
BLUE-SUNDAY IN NEW YORK
Chicago Fruit Market - 0'Brien
Visited by Numerous Friends.
Report ON Traderships.

Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HERALD
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Signal
Officer has issued the following weather
crop report for the week ending May q,
1887:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23

The Celtis's bow is stove in, but
otherwise the vessel is not much dam.
aged The Brittanio's compartment is
full of water. She will reach her dock
in this city about $50 P. NJ. Que report
says a man and three women were
killed, while another gays the victims
were one woman, one child, aged l3,
and tiYemen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-23
PASSENGERS KILLED.

The above report is from the Purser
of the Brittanlc, who refused to give
any further information. Some of the
steerage passengers of the Brittanic are
stopping at the Miners Arms Hotel, No.
2 Front street. Both the steamships
are anchored eff the bar, being detained
by the tcg.